Post your favorite song here.

[I_love_SNL]

Mine happens to be, "My Sharona" by "The Knack"(were they a 1 hit wonder?) although I hardly ever hear that song. also: name the date that the song peaked (mine happens to be: 8/25/79, one day longer than 26 years after I started this school year.) and if you can, name the key (mine happens to be G, possibly G minor or G7.)

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

1. That's a tough one

Anything by Morrissey and/or the Smiths. I heard "My Sharona" just yesterday while having my hair done. And welcome to DU!! :hi:

[Initech]

2. Pretty much anything by Frank Zappa

[Rabrrrrrr]

11. And Zappa snuck a bit of "My Sharona" in his version of "Bolero"

on the '88 tour.

[Initech]

16. Strange, I dont remember that...

I guess I'll have to go get my copy of The Best Band You Never Heard In Your Life out now!

[Rabrrrrrr]

19. Go check it out! Toward the end,

and all it has is the "ma ma ma myyyyy sharona" part, but the drumming leading into it for a few measures is also pretty close to the drum part from the "My SHarona" song.

[taterguy]

3. Georgia On a Fast Train

By Shaver, at least that's the song that shows up most often on mix CDs I make

[Left Is Write]

22. I *love* that song.

Love, love, love it.

[I_love_SNL]

4. ooooooooooooooooooooooooooh,

MY SHARONA! :P

[Ariana Celeste]

5. That's always hard

Alice in Chains "Don't Follow" or, Pink Floyd "Shine On You Crazy Diamond"

Or! A large number of other Alice in Chains and Pink Floyd songs. ;)

Welcome to DU!

[wildhorses]

6. welcome to DU

:hi: right now my favorite song is:
Gonna close my eyes
Gonna watch you go
Running through this life, darling
Like a field of snow

As the tracer glides
And its graceful arc
Send a little prayer up to you
'Cross the falling dark

Tell the repo man
And the stars above
That you're the one I love

Perfect summer's night
Not a wind or breeze
Just the bullets whispering gentle
Amongst the new green leaves

These things I might have said
Only wish I could
Now I'm leaking life faster than I'm leaking blood

Tell the repo man
And the stars above
That you're the one I love

Don't see elysium
Don't see no fiery hell
Just the lights all bright, baby, in the big hotel

Next wave coming in
Like an ocean rock
Won't you take my hand, darling, on that old dance floor

We can twist and shout
Do the turtle dove

[taterguy]

7. Rockaway Beach

Suppose an alien showed up and wanted to know what this rock and roll stuff was all about? This is what I would play for them. Or maybe Chuck Berry's Oh! Carol.

[Tikki]

20. "Loudmouth" is my favorite Ramones song......n/t

[WeRQ4U]

8. HUM - "I'd Like Your Hair Long"

That one always makes my neck hair stand up.

[redqueen]

9. Looking for Someone - Genesis

Or if we're talking classical (since that's in a class by itself) Moonlight Sonata by Beethoven.

[lizziegrace]

10. Louis Armstrong

What A Wonderful World

Welcome to DU! :hi:

[khashka]

14. Lizziegrace has taste and a beautiful soul

That song always makes me cry.

And Louis sings it so well. He doesn't reach down to get the emotion, it's just right there for everyone....

Khash.

[lizziegrace]

27. Thank you Khash!

I can't remember when I haven't loved that song. When I hear it, I have to stop what I'm doing and just soak it up.

I told my daughter it's the only song I want played at my funeral, unless she can get either a gospel choir or a New Orlean's jazz funeral together!

:hi:

[Guava Jelly]

12. right now its a cake song

from the album pressure chief

"End Of The Movie"

People you love
Will turn their backs on you
You'll lose your hair
Your teeth
Your knife will fall out of its sheath
But you still don't like to leave before the end of the movie
People you hate will get their hooks into you
They'll pull you down
You'll frown
They'll tar you and drag you through town
But you still don't like to leave before the end of the movie
No you still don't like to leave before the end of the show
People you hate will get their hooks into you
They'll pull you down
You'll frown
They'll tar you and drag you through town
But you still don't like to leave before the end of the movie
No you still don't like to leave before the end of the show

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

13. Dust In The Wind By Kansas, With Bridge Over Troubled Water As A Runner Up

Followed by Old and Wise by The Alan Parsons Project

[swag]

15. "When Cat's Get Up in the Morning"

When cats get up in the morning
they always say, "Good Day!"
When cats get up in the morning
This is what they say:

"Meow! Meow! Meow! Meow!"
That is what they say.
"Meow! Meow! Meow! Meow!"
That is what they say.

When dogs get up in the morning
they always say, "Good Day!"
When dogs get up in the morning
This is what they say:

"Woof! Woof! Woof! Woof!"
That is what they say.
"Woof! Woof! Woof! Woof!"
That is what they say.

When cows get up in the morning
they always say, "Good Day!"
When cows get up in the morning
This is what they say:

"Moo! Moo! Moo! Moo!"
That is what they say.
"Moo! Moo! Moo! Moo!"
That is what they say.

When pigs get up in the morning
they always say, "Good Day!"
When pigs get up in the morning
This is what they say:

"Oink! Oink! Oink! Oink!"
That is what they say.
"Oink! Oink! Oink! Oink!"
That is what they say.

[bertha katzenengel]

17. My favorite Lullaby. A must-hear for every parent.

Fred Small is the song writer.

We have cleared off the table, the leftovers saved
Washed the dishes and put them away
I have told you a story and tucked you in tight
At the end of your knockabout day
As the moon sets its sails to carry you to sleep
Over the midnight sea
I will sing you a song no one sang to me
May it keep you good company

You can be anybody you want to be
You can love whomever you will
You can travel any country where your heart leads
And know I will love you still

You can live by yourself, you can gather friends around
You can choose one special one
And the only measure of your words and your deeds
Will be the love you leave behind when you're done

There are girls who grow up strong and bold
There are boys quiet and kind
Some race on ahead, some follow behind
Some go in their own way and time
Some women love women, some men love men
Some raise children, some never do
You can dream all the day never reaching the end
Of everything possible for you

Don't be rattled by names, by taunts, by games
But seek out spirits true
If you give your friends the best part of yourself
They will give the same back to you

You can be anybody you want to be
You can love whomever you will
You can travel any country where your heart leads
And know I will love you still
You can live by yourself, you can gather friends around
You can choose one special one
And the only measure of your words and your deeds
Will be the love you leave behind when you're done

[CaliforniaPeggy]

26. Omigod, my dear Bertha!

This lullabye brings a lump to my throat, and the prickle of tears up behind my eyes.....

It is just that beautiful!

Thank you for it.....

[bertha katzenengel]

30. it's a wonderful melody, too

If you have an MP3 player you can d'load it. Great melody. Best when sung by a chorus.

:hug:

[EFerrari]

18. Are You All Reet - Cab Calloway

:evilgrin:

/edited because I don't the name of my own damn favorite song. :silly:

[Left Is Write]

21. Since you asked...the Knack was not a one-hit wonder.

They had three top 40 hits, including "Good Girls Don't", which peaked at #11.

[usedtobesick]

23. Funky Cold Medina

cold cooling at a ball
looking for some action
but like Mick Jagger said
I can't get no satisfaction
the girls are all around
but none of them wanna get with me
my threads are fresh and I'm looking def
yo wassup with the l o c
the girls are all jocking
at the other end of the bar
having drinks with some no name chump
when they know that I'm the star
so I got up and strolled over
to the other side of the cantina
I asked the guy, "why you so fly?"
he said "funky cold medina"

this brother told me a secret
on how to get more chicks
put a little medina in your glass
and the girls'll come real quick
it's better than any alcohol
or afrodesiac
a couple of sips of this love potion and she'll be on your lap
so I gave some to my dog, when he began to big
and then he licked his bowl and he looked at me
and did the wild thing on my leg
he used to scratch and bite me
before he was much much meaner
but now all the poodles run to my house for the funky cold medina

you know what I'm saying
I got every dog in my neighborhood breaking down my door
I got Spuds McKenzie, Alex from Strolls
they won't leave my dog alone with that medina thing

I went up to this girl
she said "Hi, my name Sheena"
I thought she'd be good to go with a little funk cold medina,
she said "I'd like a drink", I said "ok, I'll go get it"
and then a couple of sips, she cold licked her lips and I knew that she was
with it
so I took her to my crib
and everything went well as planned
but when she got undressed it was big old mess
Sheena was a man
so I threw him out
I don't fool around with no Oscar Meyer weiner
you must be sure that the girl is pure for the funky cold medina

you know,
ain't no plans with a man,
this is the 80s and I'm down the ladies,

break it down,

back in the saddle, looking for a little affection
I took a shot, I thought I'd test it on the Love Connection
the audience guests voted, and you know, they picked a winner
I took my date to the Hilton ford
media had some dinner
she had a few drinks, I'm thinking soon what I'd be getting,
but that's when she starting talking 'bout plans for a wedding,
I said "wait, slow down love, not so fast, I'll be seeing ya",
that's why I found you don't play around with the funky cold medina

you know what I'm saying
that medina's a monster y'all

[cmd]

24. Joy to the World - Three Dog Night

Right now I'm listening to Java Jive by the Inkspots. OK, I'm old.

[amitten]

37. Joy to the World is great. Always loved it.

And I'm not old! :D

[newyawker99]

25. Hi I_love_SNL!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[I_love_SNL]

39. Thanks

How many posts do I need to send private messages? (That reminds me of a song, "I've got to get a message to you. hold on, hold on....")

[Crazy Guggenheim]

28. Welcome to DU.

[0007]

29. "I'll Walk Alone"

A7 G/B A7 D D6
I'll walk a - lone,

Bm7 C7 B7 Em7 A7
Because to tell you the truth, I'll be lonely;

Am B7 E7 E7-5
I don't mind being lonely

A7 D Bm7 E7-5 A9
When my heart tells me you are lonely, too.


(A9) G/B A7 D D6
I'll walk a - lone,

Bm7 C7 B7 Em7 A7
They'll ask me why, and I'll tell them I'd rather;

Am B7 E7 E7-5
There are dreams I must gather,

A7 D Bm7 Am D
Dreams we fashioned that night you held me tight.


Bridge:

G Gm
I'll always be near you, wherever you are,

DM7/F# D6/9
Each night in ev'ry prayer.

G#m7-5 C#7 G#m7-5 C#7
If you call, I'll hear you, no matter how far —

F#m7-5 Cdim Em7-5 A7-9
Just close your eyes, and I'll be there.


(N.C.) G/B A7 D C Fdim D
Please walk a - lone,

Bm7 C7 B7 Em7 A7
And send your love and your kisses to guide me;

Am B7 E7
Til you're walking beside me,

Em7 Cdim Edim D6 Em Edim D6
I'll walk a - lone.

[hyphenate]

31. I have no idea

of when my favorite song "peaked" as it is a song that sees no true single moment, but one that is always there. "The Impossible Dream" from the Man of La Mancha is sung by the noble fool, Don Quixote, who sees giants in windmills and ladies in whores.

From Man of LaMancha
Lyrics by Joe Darion
In this song, Quixote explains his quest and the reasons behind it ... in doing so, he captures the essence of the play and its philosophical underpinnings.

To dream ... the impossible dream ...
To fight ... the unbeatable foe ...
To bear ... with unbearable sorrow ...
To run ... where the brave dare not go ...
To right ... the unrightable wrong ...
To love ... pure and chaste from afar ...
To try ... when your arms are too weary ...
To reach ... the unreachable star ...

This is my quest, to follow that star ...
No matter how hopeless, no matter how far ...
To fight for the right, without question or pause ...
To be willing to march into Hell, for a Heavenly cause ...

And I know if I'll only be true, to this glorious quest,
That my heart will lie peaceful and calm,
when I'm laid to my rest ...
And the world will be better for this:
That one man, scorned and covered with scars,
Still strove, with his last ounce of courage,
To reach ... the unreachable star ...

[LynneSin]

32. Well, it's either "What is or What Should Never Be." by Led Zeppelin

or "Complete Control," the Clash.

I'm undecided. :)

[lpbk2713]

33. "Sittin' in the mornin' sun, I'll be sittin' when the evenin' come."

Otis

[Burma Jones]

34. Ode to Joy....

Freude, schöner Götterfunken
Tochter aus Elysium,
Wir betreten feuertrunken,
Himmlische, dein Heiligtum!
Deine Zauber binden wieder
Was die Mode streng geteilt;
Alle Menschen werden Brüder,
Wo dein sanfter Flügel weilt.

Wem der große Wurf gelungen,
Eines Freundes Freund zu sein;
Wer ein holdes Weib errungen,
Mische seinen Jubel ein!
Ja, wer auch nur eine Seele
Sein nennt auf dem Erdenrund!
Und wer's nie gekonnt, der stehle
Weinend sich aus diesem Bund!

Freude trinken alle Wesen
An den Brüsten der Natur;
Alle Guten, alle Bösen
Folgen ihrer Rosenspur.
Küsse gab sie uns und Reben,
Einen Freund, geprüft im Tod;
Wollust ward dem Wurm gegeben,
und der Cherub steht vor Gott.

Froh,
wie seine Sonnen fliegen
Durch des Himmels prächt'gen Plan,
Laufet, Brüder, eure Bahn,
Freudig, wie ein Held zum Siegen.

Seid umschlungen, Millionen!
Diesen Kuß der ganzen Welt!
Brüder, über'm Sternenzelt
Muß ein lieber Vater wohnen.
Ihr stürzt nieder, Millionen?
Ahnest du den Schöpfer, Welt?
Such' ihn über'm Sternenzelt!
Über Sternen muß er wohnen.



Joy, bright spark of divinity,
Daughter of Elysium,
Fire-inspired we tread
Thy sanctuary.
Thy magic power re-unites
All that custom has divided,
All men become brothers
Under the sway of thy gentle wings.

Whoever has created
An abiding friendship,
Or has won
A true and loving wife,
All who can call at least one soul theirs,
Join in our song of praise ;
But any who cannot must creep tearfully
Away from our circle.

All creatures drink of joy
At nature's breast.
Just and unjust
Alike taste of her gift ;
She gave us kisses and the fruit of the vine,
A tried friend to the end.
Even the worm can fell contentment,
And the cherub stands before God !

Gladly, like the heavenly bodies
Which He set on their courses
Through the splendour of the firmament ;
Thus, brothers, you should run your race,
As a hero going to conquest.

You millions, I embrace you.
This kiss is for all the world !
Brothers, above the starry canopy
There must dwell a loving Father.
Do you fall in worship, you millions ?
World, do you know your Creator ?
Seek Him in the heavens !
Above the stars must He dwell.

[enigmatic]

35. Right now, it's...

"Johnny Mathis' Feet"- American Music Club; I haven't listened to this soung in several years but put it on and it's drilled itself into my brain.

And Mark Eitzel is God.

*********************

I lay all my songs at Johnny Mathis’ feet
I said, "Johnny tell me
Can you tell me how to live?
All my hopes are unraveling and I just lost my lease
On my house without love, doors, or windows
Without peace."

And with a wave of his jewel-encrusted hand
Across the glittering Las Vegas scene he said,
"You gotta learn how to disappear
in the silk and amphetamine."

Johnny looked at my songs and he said,
"Well at first guess, never in my life
Have I ever seen such a mess.
Why do you say everything as if you were a thief?
Like what you’ve stolen has no value
Like what you preach is far from belief?"

And with a wave of his red white and blue hand
Across the glittering Hollywood scene he said,
"You gotta learn how to disappear
in the silk and amphetamine."

Johnny looked at my old collection of punk rock posters
Anonymous scenes of disaffection chaos and torture
And he said, "You were on the right track
But you’re a lamb jumping for the knife."
He said, "A real showman knows how
to disappear in the spotlight......"

[fudge stripe cookays]

40. Mark Eitzel IS God.

I saw them at Continental Club in Austin about '93 or so, and he said he had laryngitis, but the guy was STILL belting it out!

It's amazing how completely suicidal most of his songs sound...but when you hear him in interviews, he's just the most upbeat guy...

LORVES me some AMC. 'Specially "Sick of Food."
:hi: fsc

[Dangerously Amused]

36. Lately I've been partial to "Beyond the Sea" by Bobby Darin.

[Corgigal]

38. Crazy

by Seal.


Always enjoyed that song, probably always will.

[pokerfan]

41. One of my favorites anyway,,,,

Johnny's in the basement
Mixing up the medicine
I'm on the pavement
Thinking about the government
The man in the trench coat
Badge out, laid off
Says he's got a bad cough
Wants to get it paid off
Look out kid
It's somethin' you did
God knows when
But you're doin' it again
You better duck down the alley way
Lookin' for a new friend
The man in the coon-skin cap
In the big pen
Wants eleven dollar bills
You only got ten

Maggie comes fleet foot
Face full of black soot
Talkin' that the heat put
Plants in the bed but
The phone's tapped anyway
Maggie says that many say
They must bust in early May
Orders from the D. A.
Look out kid
Don't matter what you did
Walk on your tip toes
Don't try "No Doz"
Better stay away from those
That carry around a fire hose
Keep a clean nose
Watch the plain clothes
You don't need a weather man
To know which way the wind blows

Get sick, get well
Hang around a ink well
Ring bell, hard to tell
If anything is goin' to sell
Try hard, get barred
Get back, write braille
Get jailed, jump bail
Join the army, if you fail
Look out kid
You're gonna get hit
But users, cheaters
Six-time losers
Hang around the theaters
Girl by the whirlpool
Lookin' for a new fool